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Travis County · 2 months ago

Engineering Inspector Specialist (Building Construction Inspector)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Travis County’s Facilities Management Department is looking for an Engineering Inspector Specialist to perform inspections of building construction projects for compliance with contracts and regulatory codes. The role involves conducting site visits, providing technical interpretations, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring quality and environmental management procedures are followed.

GovernmentInfrastructurePublic Safety

Responsibilities

Performs inspections of building construction projects for compliance of contracts, regulatory codes, specifications, rules, licenses, standards, policies and procedures. Reviews plans and specifications. Ensures quality and proper environmental management procedures

Conducts site visits to collect data. Evaluates progress and note field conditions

Provides technical interpretation and explanation of information and policies and procedures to the public, County staff and officials, developers, designers, architects, engineers, contractors and representatives of outside agencies

Reviews and interprets plans, specifications, plats, maps and County standards

Develops, maintains and updates databases. Prepares technical and administrative project reports

Researches, investigates and analyzes issues. Prepares recommendations for professional staff

Maintains accurate records and notes, and of office work activities

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Building inspection experienceRegulatory codesTechnical report preparationCADD proficiencyGIS proficiencyVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solving

Required

Associate's degree in a related Engineering discipline AND two (2) years of related increasingly responsible inspection work experience

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job

Must have a valid TX Driver's License

Must have prior building inspection experience including building envelope construction, interior renovations, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems and site work

Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance

Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance

Knowledge of methods and procedures used in inspecting

Knowledge of Federal, State and Local applicable laws, regulatory codes, rules, permits, licenses, practices, standards, policies and procedures

Knowledge of principles, methods, practices and techniques of engineering

Knowledge of advanced mathematical and statistical methods as used in engineering and planning

Knowledge of engineering maps and records

Knowledge of principles and practices related to public works projects and or contract plans, specifications and estimates

Knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques of inspections, compliance and enforcement

Knowledge of computer equipment to include word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, maps, records, graphics, project scheduling and management, and other related engineering applications

Knowledge of business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation

Skill in interpreting written documents, including construction plans, engineered blue prints, specifications and contract provisions

Skill in interpreting laboratory test data

Skill in analyzing data, technical engineering data and reports

Skill in applying principles and practices as used in engineering

Skill in adapting approved engineering methods and standards a variety of engineering projects

Skill in using and caring for equipment, tools and testing materials

Skill in using and caring for computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), Geographic Information System (GIS) and other related electronic equipment

Skill in explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language

Skill in problem-solving and technical decision-making for developing effective solutions

Skill in both verbal and written communication

Ability to interpret maps, plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures and regulatory codes

Ability to perform technical research, calculations, and computations, and prepare plans and reports

Ability to manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities

Ability to convey ideas and concepts verbally and in writing

Ability to perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, developers, engineers, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-60 pounds, visual acuity, mental effort, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, and viewing screens for long periods

Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, driving, repetitive motion, talking, and client/customer contact to perform the essential functions

Subject to contact with noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation, parts, tools or machinery

Must be mobile enough to conduct geological site reviews and be able to inspect systems with a high degree of visual acuity and foot control climbing on ladders

Requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves

Requires fieldwork, and exposure to traffic, public work development sites, construction site hazards, climbing and walking and traveling over rough, uneven, mud, rocky, high grass terrain, and indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold)